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The “Who’s Who” of youth work in Wales

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Attracting young people into youth work

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Showcasing youth work excellence in Wales

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Thanks Sam…
For attracting the youth workers of the future!

Help us find the next Sam!

Who is Sam?

Well, Sam’s not a pop star, sporting icon or TV personality but to many young people, Sam’s special.

Because, as a youth worker, Sam provides help and advice and gives young people the chance to make new friends, learn new skills and experience new things. Sam represents all of us involved in Youth Work.

Could you be the next Sam?

There are thousands of ‘Sams’ out there, working tirelessly for young people in Wales.

At the last count there were 20,000 ‘Sams’ inspiring over 200,000 young people in the Youth Service. But we need more! And that’s where you can help us to recruit the Sams of the future by making the most of our new youth work career pack.

Titled ‘Could you be the next Sam?’, it can be used by youth workers, and those in allied professions, to promote youth work as a career option to young people.

Designed to be utilised within an education setting, the pack can become a vital tool in capturing the energy and enthusiasm of young people and could encourage young people to think about continuing involvement in the Youth Service as an important part of their future.

The planned outcomes of the pack are to:

  • Raise knowledge and awareness of what youth work really does;
  • Encourage volunteering by highlighting opportunities within a youth work context;
  • Consider youth work as a viable career path;
  • Use the ‘Could you be the next Sam?’ booklet for further information and action;
  • Answer queries and questions and signpost young people using the handouts and resources for young people.

So please make the most of this valuable resource, and help us to recruit the Sams of the future!

Download our careers information

The youth work career pack was produced for the Welsh Assembly Government by the Council for Wales of Voluntary Youth Services (CWVYS) and ProMo Cymru.